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Books: Text Books: Construction
Low Cost Pole Building Construction: The Complete How-To Bookby Ralph Wolfe and Evelyn Loveday List Price: $14.95 Available from Amazon $9.72 On 7-21-2006 
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Methodology in Language Teaching: An Anthology of Current Practiceby Jack C. Richards and Willy A. Renandya List Price: $37.00 Available from Amazon $28.62 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description An overview of current approaches, issues, and practices in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The paperback edition provides an overview of current approaches, issues, and practices in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. The anthology, a broad collection of articles published primarily in the last decade, offers a comprehensive overview to the teaching of English and illustrates the complexity underlying many of the practical planning and instructional activities it involves. These activities include teaching English at elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels; teacher training; language testing; curriculum and materials development; the use of computers and other technology in teaching; as well as research on different aspects of second-language learning. Organized into 16 sections, the book contains 41 seminal articles by well-known teacher trainers and researchers. Also included are two sets of discussion questions - a pre-reading background set and a post-reading reflection set. This anthology serves as an important resource for teachers wishing to design a basic course in methodology. Download Description This comprehensive anthology provides an overview of current approaches, issues, and practices in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Containing a broad collection of articles published primarily in the last decade, it illustrates the complexity underlying many of the practical planning and instructional activities involved in teaching English. These activities include teaching English at elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels, teacher training, language testing, curriculum and materials development, the use of computers and other technology in teaching, as well as research on different aspects of second-language learning. Organized into 16 sections, the book contains 41 articles by well-known teacher trainers and researchers. Also included are two sets of discussion questions--a pre-reading background set and a post-reading reflection set. The anthology serves as an important resource for researchers, M.A. TESOL students, and teachers wishing to design a basic course in methodology. |
Golf Course Architecture: Evolutions in Design, Construction, and Restoration Technologyby Michael J. Hurdzan List Price: $85.00 Available from Amazon $78.63 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition is fully updated with more than fifty percent new material, including more than twenty-five recent innovations in the golf industry. Revealing both the art and science of golf course architecture, it takes readers inside the designer’s mind through each step to designing a golf green, golf hole, and golf course. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, course maps, and drawings, this Second Edition explains the roots of ugliness and sources of beauty in courses, how the landscape communicates, and the connection between golfers and golf courses. Golf Course Architecture, Second Edition provides a wealth of accessible and helpful information on golf course architecture chronicling every facet of designing, building, renovating, and restoring a golf course. Back Cover Copy Described as "the modern bible of golf architecture," this text distills Dr. Hurdzan's 30 years of knowledge and experience into one source. Beautifully illustrated with 326 color photographs, and 80 course maps and drawings, it chronicles all facets of designing, building, renovating and restoring a golf course. This single source provides a wealth of understandable and useful information on golf architecture from its earliest beginnings with Old Tom Morris to modern architectural design. Its readable style and varied illustrations make it a perfect reference for golf enthusiasts, green committees, green chairman, builders and developers, as well as superintendents, golf professionals and course managers. Dr. Hurdzan reveals both the art and science of golf course architecture, and takes you inside the designer's mind as he leads you through each step in designing a golf green, golf hole and golf course. Dr. Hurdzan explains the roots of ugliness and sources of beauty, how the landscape communicates, and the recreational process that inexorably links the golfer to the golf course. Golf Course Architecture is also practical in nature. It explains tee, green and bunker construction, turfgrass establishment ad maturation, as well as drainage and irrigation trends and techniques. Dr. Hurdzan is refreshingly frank in his discussion of golf and the environment and golf course improvement and restoration. Recognized by the golf Course Superintendents Association of America for its value to the profession, profits from this timeless text will support the GCSAA Foundation for its valuable support of research, scholarship, historical preservation and environmental awareness. If the golf course is important to you this book is must reading.
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Practical Pole Building Construction: With Plans for Barns, Cabins, and Outbuildingsby Leigh Seddon List Price: $14.95 Available from Amazon $9.72 On 7-21-2006 
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methodsby Edward Allen and Joseph Iano List Price: $105.00 Available from Amazon $82.78 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Now in its Fourth Edition, Fundamentals of Building construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thou-sands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best-selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete, the new edition includes new coverage of green design and energy-efficient construction energies, and is based on the International Building Code(r). Book Info Text provides complete, up-to-date coverage of building construction practices. Includes new drawings and photographs, a companion Web site, and references to other key Web sites. For undergraduate students. Includes index, glossary, and chapter exercises. Previous edition: c1999. DLC: Building. |
Surfaces : Visual Research for Artists, Architects, and Designers (MacIntosh compatible)by Judy A. Juracek List Price: $89.95 Available from Amazon $56.67 On 7-21-2006
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Construction Funding: The Process of Real Estate Development, Appraisal, and Financeby Nathan S. Collier, Courtland A. Collier, and Don A. Halperin List Price: $99.00 Available from Amazon $76.33 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Product Review "The third edition of construction Funding by Nathan S. Collier et al is a remarkable demonstration of insight and expertise. Collier and colleagues provide an exceptionally lucid description and analysis of the process of real estate development that is accessible to non-experts while being authoritative at the same time. In addition to being an excellent text for students and others interested in careers in real estate development, this book serves as essential background for all those whose responsibilities include any part of the development process." (John V. Lombardi President, University of Florida (1990-1999) Book Description This updated classic is unrivaled in its complete, single-volume coverage of financing real estate development This thoroughly revised Third Edition of construction Funding provides professional and student readers alike with the critical tools needed for developing any successful real estate venture. Using a case example of a 260-unit apartment development, the authors walk the reader through each project phase, offering invaluable guidance on raising capital, selecting markets, rating sites, securing insurance, creating joint ventures, understanding loan options, and mastering cash flow management. Beginning with an overview of today’s real estate industry, construction Funding acquaints readers with various types of business organizations in real estate, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. An entire chapter in this first section is devoted to the most critical tool of them all: negotiation. The second section of the book provides a step-by-step outline of the typical development process from start to finish. Included in this section are guidelines for:
The final, third section addresses the mathematical and technical tools of construction, including chapters on forecasting cash flow needs, calculating the time value of money, and funding and feasibility problems. Also provided are appendices containing loan forms, interest rate tables, and valuable information on federal construction programs. Written by a team of authors with broad experience in the construction and real estate industries, construction Funding is the book to guide undergraduate and graduate students in construction programs, as well as an invaluable reference for professional developers, planners, and contractors.
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The Art of Assembly Languageby Randall Hyde List Price: $59.95 Available from Amazon $37.77 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page TechIMO.com, October 19, 2003 ". . . well authored and easy to understand. The tutorials are thoroughly explained, and the example code segments is superbly commented" Security Forums, January 2004 "You would be hard pressed to find a better book on assembly out there." |
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